Fijdor: More great shots!
This same cargo pod was fitted to many of the Hughes 500's operating in Brazil in the early 80's.
Did you ever hear about a detachment of aircraft (500's and a 205) which were sent by Viking to East Africa, Madagascar and Tanzania, probably '79 or '80? I think all the craft were still painted-up in black and yellow?
In 1978 Viking Helicopters of Canada ordered 12 'D' models. They already operated a number of 'C' models
Fijdor - did you ever hear of a firm called Rotor-Ways Helicopters? Either way here is one of their 500's fitted with the same cargo pod. (I think they
may have become Provincial Helicopters, not sure):
Rotor-Ways Hughes 500D C-GTNM at Lake Giraffe in Manitoba, Canada
Oh .. and I was lucky enough to find a photo of Fijdor taking a nap between sorties!
Viking Hughes 500D (and pilot) resting between sorties